Building a ChatGPT AI with JavaScript - An OpenAI Code-Along Guide - ChatGPT API Key for OpenAI and Environment Security

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of managing API keys for OpenAI, including how to view, create, and securely store them using environment files. It covers the use of the dotenv library to manage environment variables and ensure sensitive information is available at runtime. The tutorial also touches on improving the styling of the application for a better user experience.

What is the purpose of the API key mentioned in the text?

Describe the steps to create a new API key as outlined in the text.

What is the recommended practice for storing the API key?

Explain the significance of the .env file in relation to the API key.

What library is suggested for managing environment variables, and why is it popular?